The Pettah area is probably the most exhausting and chaotic part of Colombo…certainly in our 60 hours in the city we didn’t see anything else that even came close. We decided to stay in a quieter are…Full review by AlanJ
Mar 25, 2025
Excellent place to meet wholesalers and distributors . went to buy fabrics and got excellent deals. you need to research and contact sources before going very crowded market with locals and hard to f…Full review by Cameltamer
Jul 26, 2024
Our family visit to Pettah Market in Colombo was a fantastic experience! This bustling local market offers an incredible variety of items, from clothes, kitchenware, and shoes to jewelry, groceries, …Full review by Appetitesindia
We stayed in Petttah, next to the old Dutch Hospital earlier this year. The area is best explored on foot. The Pettah markets are well worth visiting as they reflect the daily life of people in …
We stayed in Petttah, next to the old Dutch Hospital earlier this year. The area is best explored on foot. The Pettah markets are well worth visiting as they reflect the daily life of people in Colombo, and there are numerous colonial era buildings in the area. If you are interested in the colonial history, then I suggest you start at the Dutch Hospital if you can, walk past the old Cargills Department Store and past some quite nice old buildings down to the markets. To see the lot will only take half a day. Some nice local food close to the markets as well.
Is Pettah open Sunday 15th April? New Years Celebrations continue?
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Hi, Every year April 13th and 14th Sinhala and Hindu new year, this holiday starts from 12th to 16th sometime more than that, basically all the shops are closed.
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